Hikaru Nakamura vs Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli (2587)
Hikaru Nakamura and Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2012 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Nakamura leads 9 wins to 3, with 4 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Bonelli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Bonelli with White | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Bonelli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Bonelli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2021 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| Dec 2020 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Jan 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | PRO League Stage |
| Jan 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17th Gibraltar Masters |
| Sep 2018 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | PRO League All Stars St2 |
| Sep 2018 | Hikaru Nakamura | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | PRO League All Stars St1 |
| Feb 2018 | Hikaru Nakamura | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | PRO League Stage |
| Jan 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15th Gibraltar Masters |
| Jan 2017 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Titled Tue |
| May 2016 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2014 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2012 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Olympiad-40 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli?
In 16 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 9 wins, Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Aug 2012 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.